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Pre-recording of the CHINESE CHALLENGE @MediaCorp on 14 September 2010 by vmsadmin3 on 2nd-Sep-2010 14:53

As part of the Speak Mandarin Campaign, our Language Secretariat Council is doing the pre-recording for the programme on 14 September 2010 evening and we need volunteers as ushers to assist the audience in the theatre. For more details, interested volunteers please check out our Event Calendar, thanks :)

Updating of Volunteer Hours by vmsadmin3 on 2nd-Sep-2010 14:47

Dear FOLs, just a friendly reminder to all that your volunteering hours will only be credited into your accounts at the end of the month. Hence please check back on the first week of the following month. If you have any queries, please email us at volunteer@nlb.gov.sg Thank you!

kidsREAD needs storytellers in more places! by kidsREADSec on 19th-Aug-2010 16:11

Chai Chee ( Thu, 6.00-7.00pm) Simei ( Fri, 4.00-5.00pm), Ang Mo Kio, Marsiling, Yishun requires volunteer readers. We're looking out for anyone above 15, have a good command of English and can preferably commit a min. period of 6 months, 1 hr once a week. Registration through email only. Hope to hear from you soon! Please email kidsREAD@nlb.gov.sg for more details.

Volunteers wanted for National Library Patrons' Survey (August - October 2010) by vmsadmin3 on 2nd-May-2010 19:24

As part of the project team in studying the trends of reading and library patrons, we need volunteers to assist us as Surveyors in conducting surveys at Lee Kong Chian Reference Library (between level 7 - 11). No experience required and students (at least 15 years old &amp;amp;amp; above) are encouraged to sign up as part of community service programme. For WEEKDAYS, please check out our Regular event calendar. For WEEKENDS, please check out the One-Time calendar, thanks! **Please note we would contact all volunteers regarding the meeting place and details.**

~NOTE: System Announcement for ALL Volunteers!~ by vmsadmin3 on 18th-Dec-2009 11:26

Dear Volunteers, we are currently doing system maintenance on some of our applications and if you experience problems in viewing your REGULAR volunteering opportunities, please call us at 63323255 or email us at volunteer@nlb.gov.sg. We thank you for your understanding during this period, thanks.

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CCKPL requires library assistants for weekdays organised by Choa Chu Kang Community Library

Choa Chu Kang Public Library requires volunteers for rotational duties of 1. user guides 2. gate and 3. rovers. One should be able to multi-task and handle patrons politely. User guide duties are to provide assistance to patrons at E-kiosks, Book Borrowing Stations and Catalogues. Gate duty is to look out any alarm trigger when patrons pass the gate. One has to call back the patron and bring them to the counter. Rover's duties is to patrol the library and ensure users comply to library rules & regulation. While roving, one is required to replenish all book displays in foyer including New Arrivals, please ask for guidance from staff at the counter. In the event whereby one encounters difficulty, immediately approach the CSO for assistance. Dress code will be smart casual but strictly no slippers, sandals, shorts, mini skirts, bermudas or skimpy clothing. CIP student welcomed.

Time: 28th-Jun-2010 15:00 to 3rd-Sep-2010 21:00
Roles: Miscellaneous roles ( 3 ),

Collection Maintenance organised by Geylang East Community Library

We need volunteers to help us with our Collection Maintenance. You will be given a list of library items to be pulled out from the shelves. New volunteers are welcome. Training is not required. No experienced needed but matured volunteers who are aged 13 and above are preferred. Dress code will be polo t-shirt or round neck t-shirt and either dark long pants or jeans. Please refrain from using tops with any advertisement messaging. Please note we do not allow any slippers, shorts, miniskirts or skimpy clothing, as our volunteers are in an ambassadorial role. Please bring along a jacket if you are prone to the possible low temperatures in the library. Interested volunteers - please register as soon as possible. For more enquiries, do email to the officer-in-charge.

Time: 1st-Jul-2010 10:00 to 30th-Sep-2010 14:00
Roles: Administrative duties ( 3 ),

Wednesdays with Librarians- PL DO NOT SIGN UP! organised by Jurong Regional Library

Faciliate Board Games Sessions and decorate the library. Please be appropriately dressed.

Time: 7th-Jul-2010 15:00 to 7th-Oct-2010 18:00
Roles: Teens Facilitator ( 3 ),

Promotion & Publicity Assistants needed at BIPL from July - September 2010 organised by Bishan Community Library

Are you keen to help us promote our E-services or books? BIPL needs volunteers to assist in the promotion and publicity of e-services such as SMS reminder, e-kiosk assistance and loan promotion etc. VOlunteer will have a chance to work out or help in the display of promotion peripherals & materials. Dress code will be smart casual but strictly no slippers, sandals, shorts,mini skirts or skimpy clothings. **Students are required to come in school uniform when volunteering during school term except holidays/weekends. Please bring along a jacket in case due to low temperature in the library.

Time: 14th-Jul-2010 15:00 to 30th-Sep-2010 17:00
Roles: Promotion & Publicity Assistant ( 3 ),

Redemption Booth Assistance organised by Jurong Regional Library

Jurong Regional Library needs volunteers to assist in the Redemption Booth. You will need to render your assistance to reader redeem the Quest Card. Please be in appropriate attire (Smart casual eg: T-shirt and Jeans. Covered shoes are compulsory No sleeveless, No Slippers or Sandals & No shorts). For further queries, please contact Officer-in-charge.

Time: 21st-Aug-2010 12:00 to 30th-Sep-2010 18:00
Roles: Event Assistants ( 2 ),

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